Peace and Security Department, African Union, ending conflicts and sustaining peace in Africahttp://www.peaceau.org/Peace and Security, African Union, RSS FeedenMonday 21 January 2019 Monday 21 January 2019 5Peace and Security Department, African Union, ending conflicts and sustaining peace in Africahttp://www.peaceau.org/images/logo-african-union-peace-and-security-by-kodjo-en.gifhttp://www.peaceau.orghttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-of-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-terrorist-attack-in-nairobiAddis Ababa, 15 January 2019: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that took place today against innocent civilians in Nairobi, Kenya. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.]]>2019-01-16 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-of-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-terrorist-attack-in-nairobihttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/opening-statement-by-amb-smail-chergui-for-the-preparatory-meeting-for-the-2019-un-peacekeeping-ministerial-on-performance-and-protection-of-civilians-13-15-january-2019-in-the-hague-the-netherlandsExcellencies, Esteemed Guests Ladies and GentlemenI stand on existing Protocols

Let me on the outset, on behalf of the African Union Commission, and on my own behalf extend my appreciation to the United Nations, the Government of Rwanda and our host - the Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands for organizing this important Preparatory Meeting on ‘Performance’ and ‘Protection of Civilians’ ahead of the planned Ministerial Meeting later this year. This meeting is timely and being hosted just few days after USG Lacroix and I undertook joint field visits to Mali, Central Africa Republic and South Sudan. It is an honour to work with USG Lacroix and UN colleagues in conducting peace operations as it is only though strategic partnership that we will be to be more effective. In this regard, The first hand experiences of the real issues on the ground that we noted during our joint field visits are critical for this platform that aim to ensure continuous enhancement of performance at all levels for protection of civilians in peace operations.

In this regard, let me provide a brief on AU’s efforts in enhancing the performance and effectiveness of our Peace Support Operations, including our approaches in ensuring Protection of Civilians (PoC). ]]>2019-01-14 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/opening-statement-by-amb-smail-chergui-for-the-preparatory-meeting-for-the-2019-un-peacekeeping-ministerial-on-performance-and-protection-of-civilians-13-15-january-2019-in-the-hague-the-netherlandshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-by-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-provisional-results-of-the-presidential-election-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congoAddis Ababa, 10 January 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, takes cognizance of the provisional results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).]]>2019-01-10 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-by-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-provisional-results-of-the-presidential-election-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-821st-meeting-of-the-aupsc-on-the-attempted-coup-d-etat-led-by-a-group-of-soldiers-during-the-night-of-6-to-7-january-2019-in-gabonThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 821st meeting, held on 9 January 2019, strongly condemned the attempted coup d’état led by a group of soldiers during the night of 6 to 7 January 2019, in Gabon.]]>2019-01-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-821st-meeting-of-the-aupsc-on-the-attempted-coup-d-etat-led-by-a-group-of-soldiers-during-the-night-of-6-to-7-january-2019-in-gabonhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-821st-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-harmonization-of-the-african-capacity-for-immediate-response-to-crises-acirc-within-the-african-standby-force-asf-frameworkThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 821st meeting, held in Addis Ababa, on 9 January 2019, adopted the following decision on the harmonization of the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) within the African Standby Force (ASF) Framework.]]>2019-01-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-821st-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-harmonization-of-the-african-capacity-for-immediate-response-to-crises-acirc-within-the-african-standby-force-asf-frameworkhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-820th-meeting-of-the-african-union-peace-and-security-council-on-the-review-of-the-composition-and-the-mandate-of-the-regional-protection-force-for-south-sudanCOMMUNIQUÉ

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 820th meeting held on 20 and 24 December 2018, considered the proposal by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for the Review of the Composition and the Mandate of the Regional Protection Force (RPF) for South Sudan, and adopted the following decision:

]]>2018-12-31 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-820th-meeting-of-the-african-union-peace-and-security-council-on-the-review-of-the-composition-and-the-mandate-of-the-regional-protection-force-for-south-sudanhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-819th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-review-reports-of-various-countriesThe Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 819th meeting held on 19 December 2018, received a briefing by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on the review reports of various countries.]]>2018-12-19 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-819th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-review-reports-of-various-countrieshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/au-consultative-dialogue-on-the-integration-of-rule-of-law-security-sector-reform-transitional-justice-and-governance-into-stabilisation-efforts-concludes-in-banjul-the-gambiaAddis Ababa, 18 December 2018: A Consultative Dialogue organised by the African Union (AU) Commission on “Enhancing the Integration of Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform, Transitional Justice and Governance into Stabilisation Efforts: Lessons for Silencing the Guns by 2020”, concluded in Banjul, The Gambia, on 14 December 2018.]]>2018-12-18 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/au-consultative-dialogue-on-the-integration-of-rule-of-law-security-sector-reform-transitional-justice-and-governance-into-stabilisation-efforts-concludes-in-banjul-the-gambiahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-de-presse-gis-m2018-12-18 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-de-presse-gis-mhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-818th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-open-session-on-the-theme-international-and-regional-initiatives-in-the-sahel-promoting-coordination-and-ownership-of-african-peace-security-and-post-conflict-reconstruction-and-development-effortsThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), dedicated its 818th meeting, held under the chairmanship of H.E. Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalik Permanent Representative of Egypt to the African Union, on 17 December 2018, to an open session on the theme: International and Regional Initiatives in the Sahel: Promoting Coordination and Ownership of African Peace, Security and Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development Efforts.]]>2018-12-17 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-818th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-open-session-on-the-theme-international-and-regional-initiatives-in-the-sahel-promoting-coordination-and-ownership-of-african-peace-security-and-post-conflict-reconstruction-and-development-effortshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-release-6th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africaNairobi, 14 December 2018: The African Union Peace and Security Council at the 6th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, welcomed the draft United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the financing of AU-led peace support operations tabled by the African members of the UNSC (A3), Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia.]]>2018-12-14 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-release-6th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-following-the-auhip-s-consultations-on-the-roadmap-agreementAddis Ababa, 13 December 2018: On 25 September 2018, the AU High Level Implementation Panel for Sudan and South Sudan (AUHIP) wrote to the Signatories of the Roadmap Agreement proposing that the Agreement be revised to focus on the forthcoming constitution making process and the 2020 national elections.]]>2018-12-14 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-following-the-auhip-s-consultations-on-the-roadmap-agreementhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/regional-strategy-for-the-stabilization-recovery-resilience-of-the-boko-haram-affected-areas-of-the-lake-chad-basin-regionREGIONAL

1. The 5th ministerial meeting of the countries from the Sahelo-Saharan region participating in the Nouakchott Process – established by the African Union (AU) in 2013- was held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on the 27 November 2018. The meeting was preceded by the 9th meeting of the Heads of Intelligence and Security Services, which was held in the capital of Faso, on 26 November 2018.

]]>2018-12-11 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/5th-ministerial-meeting-on-strengthening-security-cooperation-and-operationalization-of-the-african-peace-and-secuirty-architecture-in-the-sahelo-saharan-regionhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-817th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-somaliaThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 817th meeting held on 11 December 2018, considered the report of its field mission to Somalia that was undertaken from 26 to 28 November 2018 and adopted the following decision:

]]>2018-12-11 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-817th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-somaliahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-of-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-occasion-of-the-commemoration-of-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rightsAddis Ababa, 10 December 2018 - On the occasion of the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948, the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, calls on all the people of good will across the world to stand up for equality, justice and human dignity for all, irrespective of gender, creed, race or national origin. The Declaration recognizes that the inherent dignity and the equal and fundamental rights of all human beings are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.]]>2018-12-10 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/statement-of-the-chairperson-of-the-commission-on-the-occasion-of-the-commemoration-of-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rightshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/au-hosts-civil-society-workshop-on-influencing-strategy-for-security-sector-reformsAddis Ababa, 06 December 2018: From 3 to 5 December 2018, the Peace and Security Department of the Commission of the African Union (AU) in collaboration with the Directorate of Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) hosted a workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Influencing Strategy for Security Sector Reforms. The workshop was held in partnership with the African Security Sector Network (ASSN) and Oxfam Novib. The main objective of the workshop was to enhance the capacity of CSOs to develop and implement strategies aimed at positively influencing and engaging in Security Sector Reform.]]>2018-12-06 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/au-hosts-civil-society-workshop-on-influencing-strategy-for-security-sector-reformshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-release-of-the-27th-meeting-of-the-military-operations-coordination-committee-moccAddis Ababa, 5 December 2018: The Military Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC) of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) held its 27th Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 30 November 2018, hosted by the African Union (AU) Commission.]]>2018-12-05 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-release-of-the-27th-meeting-of-the-military-operations-coordination-committee-mocchttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-statement-african-union-high-level-ad-hoc-committee-for-south-sudan-visit-to-jubaJuba, 5 December 2018: The Ambassadors of the member States of the African Union High Level Ad hoc Committee for South Sudan (C5) comprising of South Africa, Algeria, Chad, Nigeria and Rwanda visited South Sudan from 01 to 05 December 2018.]]>2018-12-05 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/press-statement-african-union-high-level-ad-hoc-committee-for-south-sudan-visit-to-jubahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-816th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-renewal-of-the-mandate-of-the-multi-national-joint-task-force-mnjtf-against-boko-haram-and-the-regional-strategy-for-the-stabilization-recovery-and-resilience-of-the-boko-haram-affected-areasThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 816th meeting held on 5 December 2018, considered the renewal of the mandate of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against Boko Haram and the Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience of the Boko Haram affected areas of the Lake Chad Basin and adopted the following decision:

]]>2018-12-05 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-816th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-renewal-of-the-mandate-of-the-multi-national-joint-task-force-mnjtf-against-boko-haram-and-the-regional-strategy-for-the-stabilization-recovery-and-resilience-of-the-boko-haram-affected-areashttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/commissioner-chergui-undertakes-an-official-visit-to-moscowMoscow, 4 December 2018: The Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Ambassador Smaïl Chergui met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov. Ambassador Chergui and Mr Lavrov discussed plans to advance cooperation between the AUC and the Russian Federation and a range of security developments in the African continent.]]>2018-12-04 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/commissioner-chergui-undertakes-an-official-visit-to-moscowhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-815th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-report-of-the-commission-on-elections-in-africaThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 815th meeting held on 4 December 2018, adopted the following decision on the report of the Commission on Elections in Africa:]]>2018-12-04 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-815th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-report-of-the-commission-on-elections-in-africahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-814th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-preparation-for-the-draft-un-resolution-on-cooperation-between-the-united-nations-and-sub-regional-organizations-the-role-of-states-regional-arrangement-and-united-nations-in-the-prevention-oThe Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 814th meeting, held on 3 December 2018, was briefed by the African Members in the United Nations Security Council( UNSC) (A3), namely, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia, on the preparation for the draft United Nations (UN) resolution on “cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and sub-regional organizations: the role of states, regional arrangement and United Nations in the prevention of conflicts”, to be presented to the UN Security Council in December 2018, under the Presidency of Cote d’Ivoire.]]>2018-12-03 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-814th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-preparation-for-the-draft-un-resolution-on-cooperation-between-the-united-nations-and-sub-regional-organizations-the-role-of-states-regional-arrangement-and-united-nations-in-the-prevention-ohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/opening-address-by-the-commissioner-peace-and-security-of-the-au-commission-h-e-amb-smail-chergui-to-the-2nd-general-assembly-of-the-network-of-african-women-in-conflict-prevention-and-mediation-femwise-africaYour Excellency President Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,

]]>2018-11-29 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/opening-address-by-the-commissioner-peace-and-security-of-the-au-commission-h-e-amb-smail-chergui-to-the-2nd-general-assembly-of-the-network-of-african-women-in-conflict-prevention-and-mediation-femwise-africahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-813th-meeting-of-the-aupsc-considered-and-adopted-the-african-union-policy-on-conduct-and-discipline-for-peace-support-operations-aupsos-and-the-african-union-policy-on-the-prevention-and-response-to-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-for-psosAddis Ababa, 29 November 2018: The Peace and Security Council (PSC) held its 813th Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 29 November 2018. The Meeting considered and adopted the African Union Policy on Conduct and Discipline for Peace Support Operations (AUPSOs) and the African Union Policy on the Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for PSOs. The two policies were submitted to the PSC for consideration and adoption, pursuant to the Declaration of the 11th Ordinary Meeting of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Defence, Safety and Security (STCDSS), held in Addis ababa, on 12 October 2018.]]>2018-11-29 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-813th-meeting-of-the-aupsc-considered-and-adopted-the-african-union-policy-on-conduct-and-discipline-for-peace-support-operations-aupsos-and-the-african-union-policy-on-the-prevention-and-response-to-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-for-psoshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-813th-meeting-of-the-peace-and-security-council-of-the-african-union-on-the-draft-au-policy-on-conduct-and-discipline-for-peace-support-operations-as-well-as-the-au-policy-for-prevention-and-response-to-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-inThe Peace and Security Council (PSC/Council) of the African Union (AU), at its 813th meeting held on 29 November 2018, adopted the following decision on the Draft Policy on Conduct and Discipline for Peace Support Operations (PSOs) and the Draft Policy for Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for PSOs: ]]>2018-11-29 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-813th-meeting-of-the-peace-and-security-council-of-the-african-union-on-the-draft-au-policy-on-conduct-and-discipline-for-peace-support-operations-as-well-as-the-au-policy-for-prevention-and-response-to-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-inhttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-2nd-general-assembly-of-the-network-of-african-women-in-conflict-prevention-and-mediation-femwise-africaThe African Network of Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FemWise-Africa) – a network under the Panel of the Wise of the African Union (AU) – has convened its second General Assembly on 29-30 November 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the theme, “Silencing the Guns by 2020: Women’s Role in Preventing and Resolving Natural Resource-Related Conflicts”.]]>2018-11-29 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-2nd-general-assembly-of-the-network-of-african-women-in-conflict-prevention-and-mediation-femwise-africahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/sudan-liberation-movement-slm-and-justice-equality-movement-jlm-commit-to-engage-the-government-of-sudan-on-the-substantive-issuesAddis Ababa, 23 November 2018: The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui and the Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur, Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo, convened a meeting on the 22-23 November 2018 with the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM), led by Mr. Minni Minawi and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) led by Dr. Gibril Ibrahim, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting discussed ways of re-energizing peace talks, with a view of breaking the current stalemate.]]>2018-11-23 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/sudan-liberation-movement-slm-and-justice-equality-movement-jlm-commit-to-engage-the-government-of-sudan-on-the-substantive-issueshttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-812th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-fight-against-terrorism-and-violent-extremism-in-africaThe Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 812th meeting, held on 23 November 2018, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, considered the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in Africa and adopted the following decision:]]>2018-11-23 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffohttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/the-812th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-on-the-fight-against-terrorism-and-violent-extremism-in-africahttp://www.peaceau.org/en/article/communique-of-the-810th-meeting-of-the-psc-on-the-situation-in-the-horn-of-africa-22-november-2018The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 810TH meeting held on 22 November 2018, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Horn of Africa:

Council,

1. Takes note of the briefings by Ambassador Smaïl Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security on the developments in the Horn of Africa, as well as the statements made by the representatives of the countries of the Horn of Africa, namely Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan;